FAQs

What is the fee structure of DGCA Drone Pilot License/Certification Training?

The DGCA Certified Drone Pilot Training Course fees is ₹ 64,900/- Incl GST. We provide early bird offers and bulk discounts. Contact us at +91 9890003590 / 8956444677 for more details.

What is your institute located in?

We have two (2) operational Remote Pilot Training Organizations (RPTO) located in Pune (Head Office) and Gujarat (Rashtriya Raksha University). The 3rd RPTO is still in process and shall be located in Chandigarh. We hope to expand PAN India soon.

What other courses do you provide?

Apart from DGCA Drone Pilot Training Course, we have 7 more courses which are:

 

  • Drone Pilot Training (Non-DGCA)
  • Drone Building
  • Disaster Management with Drones
  • Drones in Agriculture
  • Aerial Cinematography
  • Drone Data Processing (GIS)
  • Python for GIS
  • Drone Racing

Duration of the Courses?

All of our courses fall within the duration of 5 – 10 days depending on the course. Almost every course has a 5 days duration except the Drone Building Course (10 Days) & Python for GIS Course (7 Days).

Do we need to bring/ require our own Drone for Drone Pilot Training?

Not necessary. We have UIN Certified Micro and Small Class drones for training. All you have to do is enroll and rest assured.

However if you wish to bring your drone for hobby training purposes, we can allow for that.

There are institutes with lower fees than DroneAcharya. Why should we come to DroneAcharya?

Throughout the duration of the course, we provide an excellent ecosystem & training of the highest calibre. Our infrastructure, doorstep pick-up and drop-off service to the training grounds, subsidised accommodation, complimentary snacks & lunch services and a Google Rating of 4.9 out of 5.0 speaks for itself. In addition, unlike our competitors, we offer 100% placement assistance and career counselling. In totality, we also help in generating & delivering your RPC certification via the Digitalsky portal within two days.

What category/classification of drone certification do you provide for DGCA Drone Pilot Training?

We provide a Drone Pilot Certificate for Small Class drones weighing above 2 Kg up to 25 Kg.

Do you provide any job assistance post attending the courses?

When we say 100% placement assistance, we do mean it. We have placed every single one of our students that sought employment. Our success stories can be viewed on our website.

Do you guys provide accommodation?

Yes, we offer subsidised accommodation with breakfast included. The provision for lunch and evening snacks are also included in the course fee.

Eligibility criteria for DGCA Drone Pilot Training course?

The eligibility criteria for DGCA Drone Pilot Training: 

  • Valid Indian Passport
  • 10th Standard Passing Certificate
  • Age Criteria: 18 to 65 Years
  • Medical FItness Certificate (Template shall be provided by DroneAcharya)

What is the average salary of a Drone Pilot?

The average salary of a Drone pilot as a fresher in India is around 25-30k INR. According to the Indian Government, the country needs 1 Lakh DGCA Certified Pilots in the coming years.

When does the next batch start?

Our DGCA Drone Pilot Training batch starts every Monday to Friday as it is a 5 Day Course. For other courses we can start according to your preference.

Do we need any prerequisites or a laptop for the course?

Please ensure to bring the xerox hard copies of the uploaded documents along with you. You are not required to bring any laptops though. Simply enrol for the course and jump into the world of drones with DroneAcharya.